FP&A Manager - Downers Grove IL

Job Description

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The Manager of FP&A will help manage the Industrial Business Unit's financial reporting and forecasting and financial planning in addition to involvement in the strategic plan, the annual budgeting process, monthly and quarterly analysis and special projects. A key aspect of the position will be to provide strategic support to senior management including but not limited to preparing presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry / peer group comparisons, new business opportunities, new product development revenue and profitability and acquisition analysis. In addition, this role will lead improvement in and standardization of the reporting processes, forecasting, and financial planning at the four global Industrial Business Unit manufacturing locations. This role will perform complex duties requiring professional experience, leadership skills, knowledge, and competency in areas that go beyond the traditional accounting functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

The Manager of FP&A will be a business partner to the VP - Industrial Business Unit, the Director - FP&A, and the CFO while ensuring that the PSG, Dover Pumps and Process Solutions (DPPS) segment and Dover Corporate requirements are exceeded. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Prepare comprehensive business / financial forecasts, reports, and / or analysis

Assist VP - Industrial Business Unit and senior management team with various components of the strategic planning process

Develop key market drivers and model forward industry trends to assist with strategic business decision making for future growth

Manage components of the annual budgeting process for the Industrial Business Unit and effectively present the plan

Support Product Management and Sales with pricing analytics and price setting

Coordinate the monthly and quarterly forecasting and business review process

Utilize the Dover Financial Systems (OneStream) to facilitate information flow and improve the forecasting process

Assist in preparation of financial presentations made to others in PSG, the DPPS Segment or Dover Corporate

Align business unit metrics with operating company objectives and provide appropriate scorekeeping

Engage in acquisition analysis and capital justification to ensure investments are justified and have met anticipated pay-offs

Assist in the justification of new product development, ensuring financial targets are established and measuring success after eventual launch

Support M&A activity through acquisition modeling, due diligence, and geographic expansion analysis

Champion continuous working capital understanding and cash flow forecasting improvement within the operating company

Provide financial expertise and counsel to clients and team members

Lead continuous improvement activities for improved operations of the Finance Team

Participates in assigned project teams

Identify opportunity areas where special analysis may help improve financial decisions

Assist leadership in meeting all financial commitments and goals

Travel up to 25% (International travel is expected)

Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

Qualifications / Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA and / or MBA desirable

7+ years of experience in a finance position, public accounting & manufacturing exposure desired

High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Experience in creating advanced financial modeling tools

Experience in working in an international business environment

Desired Characteristics :

Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues

Demonstrated analytical ability

Ability to perform in a dynamic environment

Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks

A self-starter with ability to problem solve and anticipate and avoid issues

Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening

Experience in the development and production of professional presentations for all levels of audience, from parent company to operations staff

Interfaces with wide array of individuals, balances multiple tasks and maintains positive attitude and energy

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong ability to collaborate with site Finance teams and General Managers

Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win

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Work Arrangement : Onsite

Pay Range : $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annually